Thomas Partey was brought to Arsenal as one of the first stars in Mikel Arteta’s build-up of the club as a title contender. The former Atletico Madrid player had last season spoiled with injury, but in his last season of his contract has been on the pitch for 52 games. With Martin Zubimendi heading into the defensive midfield, Partey has held back on signing an extension – Arsenal and Arteta have worked hard for the 32-year-old to stay. Now the decision will have been made.
Several British media outlets have reported that Arsenal have held talks with the midfielder in the hope of getting an extension, but there has been no final statement on whether there will be a new contract. On Thursday, ESPN reports that Partey is expected to leave Arsenal, as negotiations have stalled. According to a source to ESPN, the talks have been halted, and the midfielder is set to leave Arsenal.
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Hyperactive transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reports Arsenal have not made any progress with Partey, and that it is now considered a concrete possibility that he will leave in the coming days.
For Arsenal a big loss, Partey has been an important piece in Mikel Arteta’s team building for several years. Barcelona have waved their interest in the free agent player who helped sink Real Madrid in the Champions League,
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